I think it’s safe to say that we all want our kids to copy us- eat lots of fruits and veggies, drink 8 glasses of water a day, brush and floss their teeth, keep a clean room, but what about suncare?

Whether you live in Wisconsin or Mississippi, the sun’s rays are harsh. The sun produces two types of ultraviolet rays- UVA and UVB. UVA rays cause premature aging and wrinkles, UVB rays cause damage to the skin’s surface (sunburn); both have the potential to cause skin cancer. And yes, black parents, we can get skin cancer, and so can our babies. Melanin does not provide full protection from the sun, the SPF for darker skin tones is low, providing minimal protection. It’s one of the reasons I decided to partner with Neutrogenaand the #MimicMommy campaign, to spread the word that black people can get skin cancer too. According to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Caucasian people have a higher incidence of melanoma, but it is deadlier in people of color. African American patients were most likely to be diagnosed with melanoma in later stages, which reduces survival rate (source).

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Show us how you get your kids to #MimicMommy – share photos or videos of you and your children applying sunscreen together, tagging @Neutrogena and #MimicMommy. Three lucky reader winners will win a set of Neutrogena® sunscreens for the whole family!

I love these products, I pack them all the time when we go out on vacation or just for a hike. The spray one is my favorite because it is so easy to apply. The are great for traveling because they do not spill. I hope I win the giveaway

I think I this post made me very ashamed today. I know that things are more difficult and I don’t always know what her mother has done when I pick her up. But we went out to Knott’s Berry Farm today and she ended up with a nice good burn on her shoulders. Makes me feel sad. :(. I will have to remember better in the future.

Sun Safety is so important! We recently went to Disney for a family vacation and the heat and sun combined was draining us all. Learning how to take breaks, stay hydrated and most of all keep our skin protected was key to making the vacation enjoyable and safe.

Being safe in the sun is so important for every day of the spring & summer. I love that Neutrogena has so many products to keep us safe from the sun’s UV rays. This reminds me tha I need to pick up a few more bottles for the whole season.

The pool opened over the weekend and as I walked through with my grandson, it was like a chorus of moms “Let’s put on your sunscreen” While it didn’t seem very important to me when I was young, now that I’m over 40, I’v developed a reverence for skincare. I entered the giveaway and really hope I win. We’ll be stocked up for the rest of the summer!

Sun provides Vitamin D that is beneficial to people. But too much exposure can be harmful and can cause skin problem. Proper care with right product is essential in order to enjoy the summer. Neutrogena is one of the product I trust when it comes to protection and making your skin smooth.